The first official shots of the ATS Coupe dropped around midnight tonight. Interestingly, it's not as sharp and extreme as the previous CTS Coupe or even the Cadillac ELR; instead, Cadillac's designers took a cleaner, more conservative approach.

It does, however, feature a preview of Cadillac's new crest, which we've seen on the Cadillac Elmiraj concept car. I think it's a nice evolution of that design.

But it looks really good, and also distinctive in its own way too. It's got a different enough identity from the CTS Coupe, plus it's very clearly a Cadillac. Buyers can opt for either the 2.0-liter turbo four or the throaty 3.6-liter V6. The sedan's base 2.5-liter four is a no-go on the coupe, but nobody will miss that. A six-speed manual is also available on the turbo four, which is nice.

What's not to love when you combine two-door sexiness with the ATS' phenomenal Magnetic Ride Control handling and engine choices? Expect to see more when it gets revealed live tomorrow morning at the Detroit Auto Show.